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Portal:Anonymous texts The Trial of Louis XVI. Late King of France… (1793)

The whole train moved along the Boulevards to the place of execution, where Louis arrived at ten minutes after ten o'clock. He undressed himself, mounted the scaffold with firmness and courage, and shewed an inclination to harangue the people, but the executioner of criminal justice, by the order of General Santerre, and by sound of drum, gave him notice that he was only to receive his sentence.
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Portal:Anonymous texts The Trial of Louis XVI. Late King of France… (1793)

I refer to the church for an explanation of its dogmas; and do not pretend to judge those who are in error.
I pray God to forgive me, for having put my name to acts, which may be contrary to the dogmas of the Catholic church, although I did it on compulsion.
I pray those, whom I may have offended by disregard, to pardon the ill I have done them.
I pardon those who have become my enemies, and I pray God to pardon them in the same manner.
I commend to God, my wife, my children, and my. sister; I recommend my children to my wife, and intreat her to watch over their education
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